Camp Sherman, Oregon

The small town of Camp Sherman is located on the Metolius
River approximately 15 miles from the western themed town Sisters.
Surrounded by the Deschutes National Forest, recreational activities are
superb. Read this page for more detailed information about where to stay
and eat along with what to do and see.

The exquisite resort in Camp Sherman, is nestled along the Metolius
River, with meadows, towering pine trees and breathtaking views of Mt.
Jefferson and Three Finger Jack. House on Metolius boasts an exquisite
Main Lodge with 8 guest rooms, an on-site culinary staff and six cozy,
well-appointed cabins. Lodging facilities can be reserved as individual
guest rooms in the Main Lodge or cabins, or the entire facility can be
reserved for retreats, meetings or weddings.

Driftwood Campground: Located at Three Creeks Lake on Forest
Road 16 approximately 16 miles south of Sisters. Vault toilet, no
water, 18 single sites with 12 sites that are tent sites only.
Elevation: 6,600 feet. GPS: 44.1029564; -121.6255176.

Gorge Campground: Located on the upper Metolius River on Forest
Road 1419. Vault toilet, potable water is available at nearby
Allingham Guard Station, 18 single sites for tent camping and RV's.
Elevation: 2,900 feet. GPS: 44.48554037; -121.6387963.

Indian Ford Campground: Located at Indian Ford Creek on Highway
20 approximately 6 miles northwest of Sisters. Vault toilet, no
water, 25 single sites for tent camping and RV's. Elevation: 3,250
feet. GPS: 44.35769554; -121.6096156.

Lava Camp Lake Campground: Located near the McKenzie Pass on
Highway 242 approximately 15 miles west of Sisters. Vault toilet, no
water, 12 single sites for tent camping. Elevation: 5,300 feet. GPS:
44.2600376; -121.785014.

Lower Canyon Creek Campground: Located at the confluence of
Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River on Forest Road 1420. Vault
toilet, no water, 7 single sites for tent camping. Elevation: 2,900
feet. GPS: 44.50121581; -121.6457566.

Monty Campground: Located on the lower Metolius River on Forest
Road 64. Vault toilet, no water, 34 single sites for tent camping on
a first come first served basis. Elevation: 2,000 feet. GPS:
44.62351532; -121.4790803.

Pine Rest Campground: Located next to the upper Metolius River
on Forest Road 1419. Vault toilet, water is available at the nearby
Allingham Guard Station, picnic tables, 7 single sites for tents
only. Elevation: 2,900 feet. GPS: 44.48150397; -121.6381514.

Pioneer Ford Campground: Located next to the Metolius River on
Forest Road 14 just 6 miles north of the Camp Sherman Store. Vault
toilet, potable water, 20 single sites for tent camping and 18 RV
sites. Elevation: 2,750 feet. GPS: 44.55043343; -121.6220601.

Riverside Campground: Located between the Camp Sherman Store
and the Head of the Metolius River. Vault toilet, potable water, 16
single sites for tents only, walk-in campground. Elevation: 3,000
feet. GPS: 44.44293618; -121.6343809.

South Shore Campground: Located on the south side of Suttle
Lake on Forest Road 2070. Vault toilet, potable water, fish cleaning
station, 38 single sites for tent camping and RV's. Elevation: 3,450
feet. GPS: 44.41794584; -121.7414664.

Three Creek Lake Campground: Located on the south side of Three
Creek Lake on Forest Road 16 approximately 17 miles south of
Sisters. Vault toilet, no water, 11 single sites for tent camping.
Elevation: 6,600 feet. GPS: 44.09514435; -121.6238809.

Three Creek Meadow Campground and Horsecamp: Located
approximately 15 miles south from Sisters on Forest Road 16. Vault
toilet, no water, corrals, 11 no horse single sites and 9 horse
sites. Elevation: 6,350 feet. GPS: 44.11208592; -121.6240376.

Green Ridge Lookout. Available for rent early May - June and mid
September - mid November.

Located along the east side of the Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes
National Forest is consists of 1.8 million acres. A wide variety of
year-round outdoor recreation makes the Deschutes a popular destination.

Christmas Holiday Bazaar
This annual gift and craft sale by local artists takes place
Thanksgiving weekend at the Camp Sherman Community Hall. Some of the
proceeds benefit the Black Butte School Foundation.

Outdoor Cookout & Live Music Events
This outdoor music event happens on Saturday evenings on the weekends of
Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Enjoy listening to the
music while dining on burger and chicken sandwich meals from the outdoor
grill. Sponsored by the Camp Sherman Store.

Pine Needlers Quilt Show
Twice a year this one day quilt show is held at the Camp Sherman
Community Hall. The summer show is held on the same weekend as the Quilt
Show in Sisters.

Open year-round, Wizard Falls Hatchery raises Trout, Kokanee and
Atlantic salmon. In a park-like setting, view the fish from a platform,
see the display ponds and the Interpretive signs. May through June are
the best months to see the Canada geese gosling. If you would a group
tour, be sure to make your plans in advance.

The Sisters-Metolius Area of the Deschutes is packed full of outdoor
activities. For the water enthusiast Suttle Lake offers fishing,
motorized and non-motorized boating, swimming, waterskiing and
windsurfing. In the winter, go cross country skiing, snowshoeing or
snowmobiling the Lower Three Creek and Upper Three Creek Sno-Park.
Numerous trails provide mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding
opportunities.

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